What to Substitute for Kefir: 10 Best Alternatives for Baking, Cold Soups and Marinades
Out of kefir but need it for batter, a cold soup or a marinade? In almost every dish you can swap it so well that no one notices. Here are 1…
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What to Substitute for Sour Cream: 10 Best Alternatives
Run out of sour cream at the worst possible moment – or can't have it because of fasting, a diet or intolerance? In almost any dish it can b…
New Potatoes with Dill – How Long to Boil Young Potatoes
New potatoes with dill and butter are the dish June is worth waiting for. They cook faster than mature potatoes, need no peeling, and there …
How Long to Boil Squid So It Stays Tender – Times and Methods
Squid is the trickiest seafood to time: the gap between tender and rubbery is about one minute. The rule is simple – cook it very fast, 1.5–…
How to Remove Bitterness from Eggplant: Do You Need to Salt and Soak It
Eggplant can taste slightly bitter – that comes from solanine, especially in large, overripe fruit. Young eggplants of modern varieties bare…
How to Cook Crayfish: Time, Water and Salt
Boiled crayfish are a classic summer snack to go with beer. They're simple to cook, but there are a few rules: use only live crayfish, boil …
What to Cook with Zucchini: Fritters, Caviar, Stews and More
Zucchini is summer's most versatile vegetable: mild in taste, quick to cook and at home in almost anything – from fritters and caviar to ste…
Lightly Salted Cucumbers: How Much Salt, Brine and How Long They Take
Lightly salted cucumbers are the classic summer snack: ready in a night or two, with no sterilising or canning. The whole secret comes down …
What to Make Okroshka With: Kvass, Kefir, Whey or Mineral Water – Which Is Best
When the heat arrives, everyone asks the same question: what should you make okroshka with? The base sets the taste, the lightness and even …
How to store flour, sugar, yeast, and spices – tips and charts
Proper storage of pantry staples like flour, sugar, yeast, and spices makes a big difference to the quality of your baking. The right condit…
What to Replace Eggs in Baking: 11 Best Alternatives
How to replace eggs in baking is a question that comes up for anyone dealing with an egg allergy, following a vegan diet, observing a religi…
What are strong and weak flours: a simple explanation for baking enthusiasts
Strong and weak flour is a simple way of dividing wheat flour by protein (gluten) content — and understanding the difference is the key to b…